Associate Counsel and Fintech HTS

Hopper; Boston; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology firm in Boston is seeking experienced legal counsel to draft and negotiate crucial fintech contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor or LLM and a minimum of five years' experience, excelling in navigating complex regulatory issues. Join us for a chance to work with small teams in a dynamic environment, enjoy competitive salary benefits including unlimited PTO, and take advantage of travel stipends. This is an opportunity to make significant legal contributions in the fintech sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential for pre-IPO equity packages

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible co-working spaces and work-from-home stipends

Generous parental leave

Carrot Cash travel stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an in-house position, government, or law firm practice.
• Experience in advising a wide range of industries, including consumer products and technology services.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and close fintech and HTS partner contracts.
• Advise product teams on innovative product structures and legal developments.
• Build scalable processes for legal review and product launches.
• Provide legal advice on global business issues and compliance.

Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to operate in unfamiliar legal areas

Experience in navigating complex regulatory issues

Commercial contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM from the United States

Job description

Employer Industry: Travel Technology and Fintech

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive salary with potential for pre-IPO equity packages
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance
• Carrot Cash travel stipend to support your travel needs
• Access to flexible co-working spaces and work-from-home stipends
• Generous parental leave that exceeds industry standards
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with small teams that make a significant impact

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Draft, negotiate, and close fintech and HTS partner contracts to support Hopper's success
• Navigate complex regulatory issues related to payments, lending, insurance, and bank partnerships
• Advise product teams on innovative product structures and legal developments impacting fintech products
• Build scalable processes for legal review and the launch of new products
• Provide legal advice on global business issues, including consumer protection and regulatory compliance

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM from the United States
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an in-house position, government, or law firm practice
• Proven ability to operate in unfamiliar legal areas and jurisdictions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in navigating complex regulatory issues and commercial contract drafting

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in advising a wide range of industries, including consumer products and technology services
• Familiarity with cross-border tax issues and their implications on commercial contracts

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